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The spokesman added that Crime Scene Investigators had searched the properties, house-to-house enquiries had taken place and officers carried out a search of the area with no trace of the suspects.

“As a result of a trend of burglars targeting cash and high-value jewellery, specialist detectives are dedicated to thoroughly investigating these offences,” she said.

“Their work and targeted patrols have led to dozens of arrests since last summer.”

Detective Constable Alastair Binnie said: “Our advice is to keep high-value jewellery with a secure storage company and cash in the bank, rather than at home, following a number of incidents in which entire safes have been stolen.

“I’d like to thank the resident who reported the alarm sounding in Broomhill – they did exactly the right thing by checking for other signs of a break-in and then calling us straight away. We can all help to keep our communities safe by securing our homes and joining Neighbourhood Watch.”

Anyone with information can contact police through the police website www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact, or by calling 101, quoting reference 5217094537 (Fishponds) or 5217096346 (Broomhill).